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Hector Velázquez took the ball for his second career start and kept the Red Sox close for his five innings of work. Aside from a Jackie Bradley Jr. home run, Boston had trouble scoring, leaving 11 men on base. The Royals had similar troubles, leaving eight of their own on base, but eventually got the best of Boston’s bullpen in the seventh inning to secure the win.

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